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Lucid Air Sapphire
Air Sapphire
World's quickest production sedan — 1,234 hp.
Top Speed
205mph
0–60 mph
1.89s
Horsepower
1,234hp
Price
$251K
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00 / History
The story of this car
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01 / This trim
What makes this trim its own car
Position in the lineup
Sole trim
- 1,234 hp from a tri-motor electric
- AWD with a single-speed + 2-speed (rear)
- 5,482 lb curb weight — every spec on this page applies to this single configuration.
Ideal buyer
Who this trim is for
Drivers who want effortless electric performance without paying for the top trim's launch numbers. Range and charging are usually identical across trims; the trade-off is purely in acceleration and bling.
Probably not for
Anyone whose use case clearly favours another trim — if you're never going to chase the 0–60 number or the top speed, the cheaper trim makes more financial sense.
vs other trims
Delta sheet
Only trim on offer — nothing to compare against.
02 / Mechanical
What's inside this trim
M.01
Engine / Powerplant
Tri-motor electric
M.02
Peak Horsepower
1,234 hp
M.03
Drivetrain
AWD
M.04
Transmission
Single-speed + 2-speed (rear)
M.05
Curb Weight
5,482 lbs
M.06
Power-to-Weight
0.225 hp/lb · 4 lb per hp
M.07
Tri-Motor
Two rear motors plus a front motor; rear pair enables torque vectoring.
M.08
900V Architecture
Industry-leading voltage enables low current and rapid charging.
M.09
Carbon-ceramic Brakes
Standard 10-piston front calipers stop it from 200 mph.
03 / Features
What you actually get
Safety & driver assistance
- DreamDrive Pro
- 32 sensors
- Driver monitoring
- 10 airbags
Performance hardware
- Performance brake package
- Launch control
- Adaptive / magnetorheological dampers
- Torque-vectoring AWD
- Multiple drive modes (Comfort / Sport / Track)
Cabin & technology
- Digital instrument cluster
- Sport upholstery
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Over-the-air software updates
- Premium audio system
- Heated and cooled seats
04 / Maintenance
Keep it running for the long haul
Electric Lucids like the Air Sapphire eliminate 80% of traditional service tasks but introduce three new disciplines: tire care, battery thermal hygiene, and brake-caliper exercise. Owners who follow the schedule below routinely see batteries hold 90%+ capacity past 150,000 miles.
Break-in (first 1,000–1,500 mi)
Most powertrain damage happens here. Do these right and the car will outlive its electronics.
- First 1,000 mi: limit hard launches to allow tire scrub-in and suspension settle.
- Charge to 100% once in the first week to let the BMS learn full pack capacity, then return to 80% daily.
- Drive in both regen and coast modes to seat the brake pads — regen-only delivery glazes new pads.
| Interval | Task | Why it matters | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Cold tire pressure check | Set to door-jamb spec when tires are cold. Underinflation kills sidewalls and fuel/range economy; overinflation reduces grip. | High |
| Weekly | Visual walk-around | Check for fluid spots on the ground, tire condition, light operation, and any new noises before driving off. | Recommended |
| Monthly | Fluid level audit | Open the hood: check engine oil (where dipstick exists), coolant overflow level, brake fluid, washer fluid, power steering (if hydraulic). | High |
| Monthly | Wash + interior vacuum | Salt, road tar and bird droppings etch paint and clearcoat. Use pH-neutral car shampoo, two-bucket method. | Recommended |
| Every 6 months | Wax / ceramic top-up | Paint protection prevents oxidation. Spray-on ceramic boosters extend a base coat for 6–9 months. | Recommended |
| Every 12 months | Wiper blades + washer fluid | Replace both blades; switch to winter blades + de-icer fluid in cold climates. | Recommended |
| Every 12 months | 12V auxiliary battery test | Load-test the 12V battery — even EVs have one, and a weak 12V causes the most no-starts on modern cars. | High |
| Every 24 months | Brake fluid moisture test | Test with a refractometer or strips. >2% water content = flush. Hygroscopic fluid corrodes ABS modulators. | Critical |
| Every 24 months | Alignment check | Even a curb hit can throw alignment off. Mis-alignment burns through $1k+ tire sets quickly. | High |
| Every 7,500 mi | Tire rotation (5-tire if spare) | EVs are 20–40% heavier than ICE peers and torque-rich from 0 RPM. Owners commonly burn through tires in 20–25k mi without religious rotation. | Critical |
| Every 12 months | Cabin HEPA / activated-carbon filter | EVs often use larger filters (Tesla bio-defense, Lucid HEPA). Annual replacement keeps cabin airflow and reduces blower load. | Recommended |
| Every 12 months | Brake caliper lubrication | Regen means pads barely wear, but calipers seize from disuse. Annually: clean slide pins, re-grease with high-temp synthetic, and exercise pistons. | Critical |
| Every 24 months | Brake fluid moisture test + flush if >2% | Brake fluid still ages. EVs that never use friction brakes can still have water-contaminated fluid that boils on a panic stop. | Critical |
| Every 25,000 mi | HV battery coolant inspection | Glycol loop for the pack rarely needs replacement, but inspect for leaks at radiator, pump, and chiller. Low coolant → thermal derate or pack damage. | High |
| Every 4 years / 50,000 mi | HV battery coolant change | Porsche, Audi, GM Ultium and most premium brands call for a flush at this interval to keep the pack thermally stable. Tesla recommends inspection-only. | High |
| Every 50,000 mi | Drive-unit / reduction-gear oil | Single-speed reducers hold a small amount of gear oil. Most OEMs spec one change in the car's life; performance use shortens that. | High |
| Every 100,000 mi | Rear motor / inverter coolant flush | Separate coolant loop on most performance EVs. Clean fluid prevents inverter overheating and torque derate. | High |
| Daily habit | Keep state-of-charge 20–80% for daily use | Lithium-ion ages fastest at the extremes. 80% daily cap + occasional 100% road-trip charges yields the longest pack life. | Critical |
| Every 7,500 mi | Performance tire rotation + wear-depth audit | Heavy / high-power cars (5,424 lb, 1234 hp) shred rear tires fast. Cross-rotate fronts to opposite rear, keep all four within 2/32" depth. | Critical |
| Continuously | Install OTA software updates | Lucid pushes battery-management, regen, and even motor-power improvements via OTA. Install promptly — many include bug fixes that extend hardware life. | High |
| Before storage (>30 days) | Fuel stabilizer + battery tender + tire pressure +5 psi | Add Sta-Bil to a full tank, hook a smart tender to the 12V (and Level-1 charge any EV/PHEV), inflate tires +5 psi to prevent flat-spotting, leave windows cracked. | High |
| Coming out of storage | Pre-flight inspection | Check tire pressures, brake function (rotors will be surface-rusted — bed gently), fluid levels, and rodent damage in the engine bay and cabin air intake. | High |
Service milestones
What to expect at each major service stop.
10,000 mi
- First tire rotation
- Multipoint inspection
- Brake caliper lube
- Wiper blades
25,000 mi
- Cabin air / HEPA filter
- 12V auxiliary battery test
- HV battery coolant level check
- Brake pad measurement
50,000 mi
- HV battery coolant flush
- Drive-unit gear oil
- Brake fluid flush
- Suspension bushing inspection
- Alignment
100,000 mi
- Rear-motor / inverter coolant flush
- 12V battery replacement (typical)
- All-wheel alignment
- HV battery state-of-health scan
150,000+ mi
- Pack health scan (capacity vs new)
- Suspension overhaul (shocks/bushings)
- Brake caliper rebuild if seized
Fluid specs
Use only OEM-approved fluids. Wrong fluid = catastrophic gearbox / engine damage.
| Fluid | Spec / Approved Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 (OEM long-life) | — |
| Differential gear oil | OEM 75W-90 (rear) / 75W-140 (LSD) | — |
| Transfer case fluid | OEM spec — usually a thin ATF-style oil | — |
| HV battery coolant | Glycol-based (OEM only) — DO NOT mix | — |
| Drive-unit gear oil | OEM low-viscosity (e.g. Tesla 75W) — small fill, sealed | — |
Longevity tips
- Pre-condition the battery before any DC fast-charge in cold weather — cold cells charge slowly AND degrade faster.
- Use Level 2 AC charging at home as your default; reserve DC fast-charging for road trips.
- Avoid leaving the car at 100% or below 10% state-of-charge for more than a few hours.
- Drive in one-pedal / regen mode whenever traffic allows — recovers energy and preserves friction brakes.
- Wash and rust-proof the underbody at least twice a year — EV battery enclosures are aluminum and bolted; salt eats fasteners.
- Keep a written service log — both for your own tracking and resale value (Carfax-style records add 5–10% at sale).
- Use OEM-spec parts and fluids — aftermarket 'equivalents' often aren't, and brand-engineered specs exist for real reasons.
- Replace tires as a complete set (or at minimum same axle) and never mix tire models on an AWD car — damages the center diff.
Brand-specific notes
- Lucid Studios handle all service; annual inspection includes 22-point pack health scan and OTA queue review.
- Always cross-reference your VIN with the latest OEM TSBs and recalls — manufacturers fix common issues silently under warranty.
- Use the manufacturer app or a third-party scan tool (BimmerLink, OBDeleven, Techstream, Forscan) to monitor adaptations and clear codes between services.
Sources
- Manufacturer owner's manuals (recommended service intervals)
- Manufacturer Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) and recall data
- Consumer Reports — Vehicle Reliability & Maintenance
- Edmunds True Cost to Own — Maintenance Schedules
- NHTSA — vehicle safety + recall data
- FuelEconomy.gov — official MPG and ownership data
- Forum repair databases (BimmerForums, Rennlist, MBWorld, MyTurboDiesel, GT-R Life, etc.)
Always cross-check with your owner's manual — manufacturer intervals and TSBs supersede generic guidance.
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